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BX53 YFU

2003 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,524 mi
Last recorded80,524 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YFU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 80,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 80,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 29 Dec 2021 80,521 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,291 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 72,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,326 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,733 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,346 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,357 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,095 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,559 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,750 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,102 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,745 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BX53 YFU is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 YFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX53 YFU registered?

BX53 YFU is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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